Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician (HVAC)

City of Hillsboro • Or 97124, OR

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About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance and operational activities in the assigned area. The role maintains, inspects, diagnoses, and repairs city HVAC and facility assets, including rooftop units, exhaust fans, split systems, boilers, commercial kitchen equipment, and ice machines. The technician monitors mechanical and environmental systems and adjusts direct digital controls and building automation controllers.

The position also performs related facility repairs, such as HVAC plumbing repairs, wall repairs and painting, sensor and switch replacements, shelving work, and concrete surface replacement and repair. The technician prepares work areas and equipment, coordinates access for contractors, maintains repair and inventory records in a computerized maintenance management system, responds to work requests, and provides customer service to building tenants. The role may assume repair responsibilities in the supervisor’s absence and participate in an on-call pager rotation after six months.

The technician may train staff in the use of maintenance request software and contributes to a safe, supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace. Other similar duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of commercial HVAC maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Valid, current driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Criminal Justice Information System Security & Awareness certification.
• First aid and CPR certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, diagnostic checks, and repairs on city HVAC and facility assets, including rooftop units, exhaust fans, split systems, boilers, commercial kitchen equipment, and ice machines.
• Monitor environmental and mechanical systems to diagnose efficiency issues; observe, calibrate, and adjust direct digital control systems and building automation controllers.
• Inspect physical plant equipment and housing units, identify issues, and report problems or submit work requests to supervisors.
• Perform HVAC plumbing repairs, repair walls and paint surfaces, replace sensors and switches, and build or move shelving and equipment.
• Maintain and repair building HVAC mechanical systems.
• Assume responsibility for repairs in the supervisor’s absence, including on-call emergency shifts.
• Set up and monitor assigned work areas and prepare sites and equipment for repairs.
• Record repair and maintenance activities, parts used, supplies, and inventory; enter information into the computerized maintenance management system.
• Evaluate work and equipment requirements, initiate maintenance actions or submit work requests, and purchase maintenance supplies as permitted by applicable guidelines.
• Respond to work requests and notify building tenants about completed repairs.
• Receive, review, prepare, process, or maintain forms, reports, task sheets, records, reference materials, and other documents.
• Facilitate and accompany contractors between buildings and to equipment in various rooms throughout the city.
• Replace and repair concrete surfaces, including setting forms and removing, replacing, or patching sidewalks and concrete panels.
• Train and assist maintenance and administration staff from different departments in using maintenance request software.
• Design and fabricate items for the repair or installation of mechanical HVAC equipment.
• Promote a safe, supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Respond to after-hours issues when assigned to the on-call pager rotation, which begins after six months.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bilingual pay incentives for qualifying language proficiency.
• Wellness reimbursements.
• Free annual Employee TriMet Hop pass.
• SHARC and Hidden Creek Community Center recreation access for the employee and immediate family.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community through Hillsboro Helps.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits and resources intended to support health, well-being, and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED